Kenya: Struggling Batoto Ba Mungu Appoint Zico as Head Coach Ahead of League Resumption

[ad_1] Nairobi — Former Harambee Stars coach Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno is the new head coach at Sofapaka FC, the FKF Premier League club announced Monday. Otieno, whose last station of work was at Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), will be assisted by Ezekiel Akwana who has been handling the league strugglers for the first half of the 2023/24 season. "Zico will be officially unveiled on Sunday on our home match against Bidco United. More news will be updated in the coming […]

January 2, 2024 4

Entertainment

South Africa: Anti-Apartheid Photographer Peter Magubane Dies

[ad_1] Renowned photojournalist and anti-apartheid activist Peter Magubane has passed away at the age of 91. His family confirmed the news, citing ill health as the cause. Magubane rose to prominence through his powerful, evocative images documenting pivotal moments in South Africa's struggle against apartheid, most notably the 1976 Soweto Uprising. The struggle stalwart became Nelson Mandela's official photographer following his release from prison in the early 1990s. His fearless storytelling earned him international acclaim, numerous awards, and the unwavering respect of his nation. He faced […]

January 2, 2024 4

Japan

China calls on Taiwan’s people to promote ‘peaceful reunification’

[ad_1] Taipei – The head of China's Taiwan Affairs Office on Tuesday called on Taiwan's people to promote the process of "peaceful reunification," saying it was the common desire of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Song Tao's message, which comes less than two week's before Taiwan holds presidential and parliamentary elections on Jan. 13, follows President Xi Jinping's remarks in his New Year Eve's address that China's […]

January 2, 2024 2

Entertainment

Rwanda: 10 Rwandan Artists Who Lit Up 2023

[ad_1] Musically, 2023 was defined by massive releases from singles to collaborations that went beyond Rwanda's audience. Rwandan musicians worked tirelessly to release mega hits that blew music enthusiasts away. Based on online streams, gigs and performances in no particular order, The New Times looks at some of the top artists who were outstanding during the last 12 months. Bruce Melodie This was definitely Bruce Melodie's year. The singer, who was behind hits like 'When She Is Around', 'Azana' and […]

January 2, 2024 4

Africa

Africa: Intra-African Trade Provides an Opportunity for Inclusive Economic Growth

[ad_1] Women's land tenure security is essential for both their empowerment at a micro-level as agricultural producers in a household and at a macro-level for unlocking transformative social and economic benefits When the African Union adopted the Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol) in 2003, the goal was to entrench the human, social, economic and political rights of women on the continent so that they can realize their full potential. Through the protocol, women are […]

January 2, 2024 5

Entertainment

Ghana: World Record Attempt – Ghanaian Sing-a-Thon Ends

[ad_1] Initially it looked like a publicity stunt, but Ghanaian daredevil Afua Asantewaa Aduonum continued to sing for almost 127 hours. But did she break the 2012 record held by an Indian singer? A whole country is optimistic. Afua Asantewaa Aduonum looked exhausted as her singing marathon came to an end -- unsure after days of vocal acrobatics what day of the week it was. "At one point I kept asking which day it was, and I finally got to […]

January 2, 2024 5

Africa

Africa: Afropop Game Changers 2024

[ad_1] Happy New Year. The future looks bright for African musicians and content creators as their ingenuity and talent are changing the global cultural landscape. Like the abundance of mineral wealth on the Continent, underground the cultural wealth of Africa and its diaspora runs deeper and hits are non-stop at the source. Many artists have been successful this past year but here are a few bands and artists who have changed the game completely for the dancefloor in 2024. Flavour […]

January 2, 2024 4

Japan

Full-cycle onshore aquaculture in the spotlight in Japan

[ad_1] Full-cycle onshore aquaculture, in which fish are raised from eggs from artificially hatched fish at facilities on land, is attracting attention in Japan.The farming method is being developed at a time when factors including overfishing are leading to falls in stocks and the impact of climate change is resulting in the poor growth of fish. Thanks to advances in related technologies, successful cases have already been reported, including for […]

January 2, 2024 2

Japan

Who might succeed Fumio Kishida in 2024?

[ad_1] As 2024 begins, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party find themselves grappling with the political fallout of an investigation by Tokyo prosecutors into allegations of unrecorded kickbacks to lawmakers from the sale of fundraising party tickets. The investigation, though centered on members of the faction once led by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has raised questions about Kishida’s own future.A number of potential rivals to Kishida […]

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